Senior Accounting Manager

Industry: Family Office / Private Investments

A large, multi-generational family office is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations across a highly complex structure of 300+ entities. The family office has significant investments in private equity and real estate and requires a hands‑on accounting leader with exceptionally strong accounting knowledge who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys reviewing complex books and work papers, mentoring staff, and serving as a day-to-day resource for accounting questions.

• Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records for 150+ partnerships, operating companies and trusts in a fast‑paced office environment
• Review accounting work papers prepared for tax return preparation, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with private equity fund managers and third‑party administrators to obtain financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Apply strong accounting knowledge to complex transactions and investment structures
• Serve as a primary accounting liaison to internal tax teams
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex investments, including:
• Private equity funds and direct investments
• Real estate holdings and related entities
• Maintain and enhance internal accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Train, mentor, and support accounting staff; act as a go‑to resource for technical accounting questions
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across a high‑entity‑count structure
• Assist with special projects, entity structuring initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities
• Demonstrated strong accounting knowledge in partnership accounting
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, in‑office environment
• Background in a family office, private equity, real estate, hedge fund, or public accounting setting
• Proven experience reviewing work papers for tax return preparation and coordinating with tax professionals
• Ability to teach, mentor, and answer day‑to‑day accounting questions from staff
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

• Experience managing or reviewing accounting for 100+ entities